For fans of Iowa State wrestling, it has been quite an interesting week. First, Pat Downey went on an epic tweeting binge (which continued well after the story was written and posted). Then, the news that Kevin Jackson would step down at the end of this year, which caused at least three recruits to ask for releases.

But the most positive note was true freshman Kanen Storr storming his way into the Dave Schultz finals. The 18-year-old indicated on twitter in between sessions that he would remain a Cyclone despite Jackson leaving.

I'm 100% committed to my team and my school. I'm staying a cyclone! #ALLIN https://t.co/vuPp7L7xnQ

— Kanen Storr (@kstorr_ISU) February 2, 2017

Below are all four of Storr's matches from the Schultz, in which he faced two All Americans, one of them an NCAA finalist, and two international wrestlers.

1/8 final against Joey Lazor


Storr's day began in the round of 16 against former Northern Iowa wrestler Joey Lazor, a 2014 All American who wrestled in the 2015 world team trials. Storr dominated the match from neutral, repeatedly using his front head series to take Lazor down, and eventually finishing it off with a pin when he was leading by 10 at the time.

quarterfinal vs Josh Kindig


Storr's second match could have proved very tough stylistically, as he faced off with 2014 NCAA finalist Josh Kindig. A former Oklahoma State Cowboy now training with the Tar Heel Wrestling Club, Kindig's elbow control slowed down Storr, but not enough as the freshman got the last takedown to win on criteria. Storr's coach Trent Paulson said, "that it was a scrap the entire time, but Kanen kept poise and stayed solid late in the match."

Semifinal vs Japan


In the semifinals, Storr faced off with Taishi Narikuni of Japan, who had just beaten Storr's teammate Ian Parker in the semis. The Cyclone came back from deficits of 5-2 and 7-4 in what coach Paulson described as "a fun scrap till the end" which Storr won by sticking to their gameplan.

Final vs Bulgaria


After a little break between the morning session and the medal round, Storr's finals opponent was junior world medalist Dimitar Ivanov of Bulgaria. Coach Paulson said Storr had a little mental error by hanging his heads and getting dragged late to give up the winning takedown. But a 3-1 record on the day, as well as qualifying for senior world team trials in June, should leave any Iowa State fan excited about their young 141-pounder's future. It is not clear if Storr can cut down to 60kg for junior trials if he decides not to go seniors, but he proved this weekend that he will be a dangerous out no matter which tournament he decides to enter.

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